Tone produced in a partially filled bottle

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In summary, when blowing air into a partially filled bottle, a tone is produced. If water is then added and the experiment is repeated, the frequency will be lower due to the increase in the length of the air column. This change in frequency will result in a different tone being produced.
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Homework Statement


A tone will be produced when blowing air to partially filled bottle. What will be the new frequency after drinking some water in the bottle and repeating the same experiment, ?
a. Higher than before
b. Less than before
c. same as before
d. impossible to tell

Homework Equations


f = (2n-1)v / (4L)

The Attempt at a Solution


Drinking some water will make the length of air column increases. For the same tone (assume maybe fundamental frequency) and constant value of v (speed of sound), the frequency will be lower?

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songoku said:
For the same tone (assume maybe fundamental frequency) and constant value of v (speed of sound), the frequency will be lower?
Yes, but do not refer to that as being the same tone. The tone of an instrument is the sound emitted, consisting of a particular fundamental frequency and the various harmonics. Different fundamental, different tone.
 
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Oh ok. Thank you very much
 

What is tone produced in a partially filled bottle?

Tone produced in a partially filled bottle is a musical phenomenon that occurs when a bottle is partially filled with water and the opening is rubbed or blown across to create a sound. The amount of water in the bottle affects the pitch or tone of the sound produced.

How does the amount of water in the bottle affect the tone produced?

The amount of water in the bottle affects the tone produced because it changes the size and shape of the air column inside the bottle. This, in turn, changes the frequency of the sound waves produced, resulting in a higher or lower pitch.

What factors contribute to the tone produced in a partially filled bottle?

The tone produced in a partially filled bottle is affected by several factors, including the size and shape of the bottle, the material it is made of, the amount of water in the bottle, and the force and speed at which the opening is rubbed or blown across.

Can the tone produced in a partially filled bottle be changed?

Yes, the tone produced in a partially filled bottle can be changed by altering the amount of water in the bottle, the size and shape of the bottle, and the force and speed at which the opening is rubbed or blown across. These changes will result in a higher or lower pitch being produced.

What other objects can produce a similar tone to a partially filled bottle?

Other objects that can produce a similar tone to a partially filled bottle include glasses filled with water, tubes, and other hollow objects. These objects also produce sound when rubbed or blown across, and the pitch can be changed by altering the amount of water or the size and shape of the object.

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